Love in 280 Characters or Less

Black college student Sydney Ciara navigates academics, love, and the online realm, in this Young Adult coming-of-age romance told through her blog posts, messages, social media posts, and more!

Sydney Ciara Warren is excited as she starts her first year of college, but also nervous since her best friend Malcolm attends a different university. And despite her interests in writing and fashion, she has no idea what academic or career paths will ultimately be right for her--though they probably don't involve law school, despite her parents' wishes.

As Sydney Ciara tries to find herself and her place on campus, she gets solace in blogging about her life, putting together outfits with meaning, and spending time on Twitter. It's within the digital space that she connects with someone who goes by @YoungPrinceX. She may not know "X" in real life, but that doesn't stop her from developing a crush on him. Except things get complicated, as she also navigates her first romantic relationship with a sweet boy on campus named Xavier (who maybe could be X?).

Can Sydney Ciara not only make it through her first semester, but thrive in real life, as much as she seems to be thriving online?

Told through blog posts, tweets, messages, emails, and more, here is a love letter to Twitter, to Black girls who think they won't get chosen, and to those who take too long finding the perfect words.